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Question
Which is caused by the sudden movements of the earth?
Options
Volcano
Folding
Flood plain
MCQ
Solution
Volcano
Explanation:
Volcanoes are caused by sudden movements of the Earth, such as the movement of tectonic plates or pressure build-up inside the Earth that forces magma to erupt.
On the other hand, folding is a slow and gradual process caused by the compression of Earth's crust over a long period.
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